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Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Renowned Newcastle Herald sports journalist Barry Toohey interviews a legend of NSW rugby league and the Newcastle Knights each week, bringing his years of reporting experience - and extensive industry contacts - to offer a unique and in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the state’s most popular sport. Toohey’s News, The Podcast is a production of the Newcastle Herald sports desk.

Location:

Australia

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Renowned Newcastle Herald sports journalist Barry Toohey interviews a legend of NSW rugby league and the Newcastle Knights each week, bringing his years of reporting experience - and extensive industry contacts - to offer a unique and in-depth behind-the-scenes look at the state’s most popular sport. Toohey’s News, The Podcast is a production of the Newcastle Herald sports desk.

Language:

English

Contact:

+61447687370


Episodes
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The last show ever: Adam O’Brien weighs in on the Knights 2023 season

9/28/2023
After 108 episodes, Baz is hanging up the headphones for the last time with one final interview with Newcastle Knights coach Adam O'Brien.

Duration:01:17:26

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A Knights’ loss, a Warrior’s win, and Mitch Barnett is in the middle

9/20/2023
Mitch Barnett might be the only former Knight with a smile after last weekend's finals loss to the Warriors in New Zealand. The former man of steel turned Warriors enforcer calls in from across the ditch to unpack the week's events.

Duration:01:04:37

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Knights great Mitchell Pearce calls in from the south of France

9/13/2023
The Newcastle Knights are in the best form they have shown for years after an historic run of wins. This week, club great Mitchell Pearce calls in from across the pond.

Duration:00:56:56

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Why Timana Tahu forgave Andrew Johns

9/6/2023
Newcastle Knights legend Timana Tahu looks back on his record-breaking career in the NRL with no regrets.

Duration:01:28:15

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Adam Elliott opens up on Kalyn Ponga, Millie Boyle, and the Newcastle Knights winning strategy

8/30/2023
After an historic run of sold out games and a winning streak from the Knights, Adam Elliott reveals what's got the team in high spirits going into the semi finals.

Duration:01:19:14

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David Waite spent his career developing the best junior players for the Newcastle Knights. Here’s his advice for the club now.

8/23/2023
David Waite saw the talent in Andrew Johns years before he was the GOAT. He knows what it takes to make a winning team. Here's his advice for the Newcastle Knights leadership now.

Duration:01:18:55

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Knights fans love Tyson Gamble, but he’ll be the opposition’s worst enemy

8/17/2023
If you're not in the Red and Blue, Tyson Gamble might be your worst enemy. And that's why fans love him.

Duration:00:56:23

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How Peter Mata’utai came back from the brink

8/9/2023
Peter Mata'utai has been through more than most people could imagine. This is the story of how he made it back from the edge. There are some heavy topics in today's episode, if you are affected by anything in today's show help is always available. Lifeline: 13 11 14

Duration:01:08:42

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Phoenix Crossland’s big impact on the Knights winning streak

8/2/2023
Can you believe it, it's Baz's 100th podcast! This week he's chatting to the Knight's not-so-secret weapon Phoenix Crossland.

Duration:01:15:09

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The one and only Troy Fletcher

7/26/2023
Troy Fletcher drops in to reminisce about his days in the NRL.

Duration:00:47:01

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Sean Rudder puts the ’Titan of Tech’ to the test

7/19/2023
Former Newcastle Knight Sean Rudder calls on the drive back to Melbourne (or from underwater?) to look back on the Newcastle Knights' memorable 2001 NRL Grand Final victory.

Duration:00:49:15

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Shaun Kenny-Dowall calls in from across the pond

7/12/2023
After a hallowed career with the Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights, Shaun Kenny-Dowall is now captaining Hull KR to noted success across the pond. He phones in this week to catch up with Toohey's News host Barry Toohey.

Duration:00:57:53

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The original ’Joey’ in the Knights No. 7 jersey

7/6/2023
Newcastle Knights original Steve Fulmer drops in to regale us with how he got the nickname 'Joey'

Duration:00:57:14

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How Cory Paterson made it back from the brink

6/28/2023
At his lowest point, former Knights backrower Cory Turner was alone, staring down a bottle of pills. This week, he reveals how he made it back from the brink.

Duration:01:15:24

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How an unsung Newcastle Knights hero got the nickname ’Pepe’ Marquet

6/21/2023
A winner of not one but two NRL premierships, with Melbourne Storm and Newcastle Knights, Paul Marquet drops in for a chat.

Duration:00:50:10

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Gary Wurth made headgear fashionable 30 years before Kalyn Ponga

6/14/2023
Newcastle Knights old boy Gary Wurth drops in to look back on his career and take a few jabs at his old mate, Marc Glanville.

Duration:01:03:47

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’Welcome to first grade’: Tony Kemp reveals why Newcastle was a feared fortress of rugby league

6/7/2023
Newcastle Knights legend Tony Kemp looks back on the legacy carved out for Knights gone by.

Duration:01:21:37

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Blake Green’s 152 games before he kicked his first field goal

5/31/2023
Veteran playmaker turned attacking coach Blake Green joins Barry Toohey to look back on his career and the future of the Knights' offense.

Duration:01:05:45

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Will Sione Mata’utia get his swan song season at home with the Knights?

5/24/2023
Sione Mata'utia calls in from across the pond playing rugby league in the England.

Duration:01:02:29

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The brutal honesty of Jackson Hastings

5/17/2023
Newcastle Knights' stra Jackson Hastings holds nothing back on the long road to self-discovery.

Duration:01:17:13